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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP3 matches up vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FP3 ZS25 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FP3

 ZS25 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS25

 FP3 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
60
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $182 $300